| 70.238 ~ 1918 ~ Lunar Thorn ~ Selenia lunularia | ||
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UK Status Resident. Local Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon and local species, but it has been recorded throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 39-44mm. Confusion species Purple Thorn. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Open woodland and scrub. Foodplant Many species of broadleaved trees and shrubs. Lifestage data Overwinters as a pupa just under the soil. Larva late June-late August. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 25th May 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 30th May 2014, Middletown |
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